Ah, now this is more like it! Slow travel with lots of beautiful scenery in a warm place! Looking forward to reading your blog!

Always looking on the bright side. That's what I like about you, Scott.

True, but look at those hot babes!

I know you don't want to know but I kind of did so I looked up what the currency is in Dubai and what the exchange rate is. They use the Dirham and 1 Dirham = .272 US $. And that means your meal cost $2o.94.

Depressing

Yeah, I refrained from commenting, but now that I have been mentioned... twice!

I also noticed the crab looks like it is half hiding a grin getting ready to nip the guy!

Yours so good, Andrea! Bill can give a third opinion, but now that I look again I believe you’re right.

Isn't that a crab? Let's ask Bill.

But not necessarily traditional tools!
Mike

Ooh, a handlebar buddy! I’ll have to give it some thought.

I wouldn't use it either, there are no ramps at the end of that sidewalk. This is some very lame bike infrastructure. We have a whole collection of "bike lane" photos that are aspirational but hilariously non-functional.

Please monitor the toe carefully. Urgent warning signs would be increasing swelling, warmth or redness, and especially red streaking going up the foot beyond the toe itself. If you see that you really need to have it looked as soon as possible. Just a thought, did Rachael trim her toenails recently? Perhaps it is a localised inflammation/ingrown nail? Hoping it resolves on its own and soon. Love, Dodie

Glad you made it to Taiwan safely, with a tasty meal to start your journey there.

Hope Rachael's toe heals quickly with the ice and ibuprofen!

I think one if those pink fluffy (cat?) creatures would make a good handlebar companion.

You’re welcome! We had this in mind, hoping that following us through the rain might have a good effect. Our other plan was to come home to Portland and spend the winter watching movies and drinking craft beers. Hopefully this will be healthier for all of us.